Anyone actually try Fabletics yet?

lilbea89
lilbea89 Posts: 62 Member
edited November 11 in Health and Weight Loss
I keep seeing adds EVERYWHERE for those Fabletics workout outfits. A whole outfit for $25 bucks? Seems like a good deal....too good to be true. Usually you get what you pay for with workout clothing. Plus I have bad luck ordering stuff online. Anyone try an outfit from them and willing to give your opinion?

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  • Camo_xxx
    Camo_xxx Posts: 1,082 Member
    Never heard of them. Target carries a line from Champion that is a great value from a company who knows how to make sports gear.
  • StaciMarie1974
    StaciMarie1974 Posts: 4,138 Member
    I've seen the ads. They're designed or at least endorsed by a celebrity. Don't recall who... I am not big on ordering online for something like this. Fit is so important...
  • wkwebby
    wkwebby Posts: 807 Member
    I did try them. The first outfit is $25, but the subsequent ones are closer to $50 and that is how they get you. So get your first outfit and "join their VIP club" with gets you full outfits for like $50. Make sure you cancel though, because the club is automatically billed every month. Then you can downgrade to a normal membership which includes things (I forget what, maybe shipping).

    I like their outfits, but it isn't for the weightlifting crowd. It is more for just yoga or running than anything else. It is fashionable and cute, but I don't wear it half the time to the gym because I'm seriously in a zone when I work out and don't want attention on my butt or bust or whatever. I also want short sleeves to wipe the sweat away! :D
  • Cardio4Cupcakes
    Cardio4Cupcakes Posts: 289 Member
    I have a subscription with them. The first outfit is $25, no scam there. It's a HUGE PAIN to cancel the subscription though. You have to call, you can't do it online, and they really push you to keep it. It's really annoying and I had to call back again because I never got a confirmation from them. (I had 2 subscriptions so I could get the first outfit for $25 twice lol, now I just have one). You can skip a month though, so you're not obligated to buy. The quality is great though.
  • loratliff
    loratliff Posts: 283 Member
    I have a subscription. As Cardio4Cupcakes said, first outfit is legitimately $25 and you can choose from lots of cute options.

    After that, it's a subscription where they send you new outfit options every month. You have five days to either select an outfit or skip for the month. If you don't skip for the month, you're charged $49.95 to be applied to a future purchase. There's really no harm in it if you remember to skip (which they e-mail you reminders).
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
    I was wondering about this as well. I have tons of running stuff so I was looking more for gym gear. Thank you @wkwebby for sharing that information. That was very helpful in my decision. :D
  • emma_vdv
    emma_vdv Posts: 34 Member
    I got an introductory outfit from them and the quality and range are actually pretty good. I don't need a work out outfit every month but I just skip most months. I just wish they'd do sports bras that are more than "light" support!
  • sugarpeas
    sugarpeas Posts: 56 Member
    I did the first outfit. Very impressed especially with the leggings.
    Just remember to skip each month and it's not big deal.
    Do people really get a new work out outfit EVERY month? I certainly don't need to purchase every month but when I need to it'll be beneficial and their shipping is only $5 to Canada.
    I'm curious about their shorts
  • JAT74
    JAT74 Posts: 1,081 Member
    I looked at the website and liked some of the outfits but don't want to buy anything yet until I've lost more weight. Defeats the object for me as I workout at home most of the time though I will soon be going to a Pilates class every week so it might be good for that, though not until I look a bit fitter!
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    edited February 2015
    How does the fit compare with something like Target's C9?

    I need some new yoga pants, but I'm not sure about sizing in other brands.
  • Cardio4Cupcakes
    Cardio4Cupcakes Posts: 289 Member
    I think they run a little on the small side. I have a fitted tank and yoga pants, got an XL in the tank and a L in the pants. They are fitted, wish I would have gotten an XL in the pants. I'm normally a 10 or a 12 in regular jeans.
  • katya_be
    katya_be Posts: 227 Member
    Oh I placed an order last month and love the $25 outfit I received. I keep forgetting to call and cancel the membership! I am not willing to dish out $50 a month.
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    Okay I am going to be the nay sayer here. What on earth makes them different from other companies that have "active wear" for significantly cheaper? Why on earth do you need a new outfit every month? The active wear I buy from other companies lasts much longer than one month. Why does anyone need a "subscription" to buy active wear?
  • Elainejk21
    Elainejk21 Posts: 121 Member
    I'm on my 4th month of Fabletics outfits. First one was $25, then it ranges $49.95-79.95 per month/outfit. Easy to return or exchange each piece of the outfit, I opt for credit to my account for the next month's outfit if that happens.
    I like having stuff that is on trend when I go to the gym and the outfits are already coordinated for you, you just pick one! It's working out well for me at the moment.
    Agree with another post, size runs a tad small. Quality is decent especially for trendy wear I won't use forever but it's no Nike or Lululemon.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    edited February 2015
    Cardio4Cupcakes wrote: »
    I think they run a little on the small side. I have a fitted tank and yoga pants, got an XL in the tank and a L in the pants. They are fitted, wish I would have gotten an XL in the pants. I'm normally a 10 or a 12 in regular jeans.

    Exactly what I needed to know...thank you!
  • megansmcguire
    megansmcguire Posts: 10 Member
    I love it! It's high quality stuff at a way better price than Lululemon or Nike, even after the first purchase. I got a 3 piece outfit for $30 for my first outfit, and skipped my second month purchase because I'm a broke college student and don't have the funds this month. As long as you remember to cancel each month's purchase (I put a reminder on my Google Calendar), it's a great deal!
  • disneygirl626
    disneygirl626 Posts: 132 Member
    I like Old Navy and Target for my activewear. Target sells great compression bras which work really well for heavy movement. Much cheaper and I can try everything on in the store before I buy. Fabletics are cute but Target is the best in my opinion.
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    Who needs a new workout outfit every month? Wth? I rotate the same 5 pairs of leggings and have for months (two of them are several years old).

    I get that people might want this but it kind of blows my mind!

    Also the having to opt-out every month is going to get a ton of people, not nice.
  • softblondechick
    softblondechick Posts: 1,275 Member
    All too small. Apparently fat women don't exercise.
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    edited February 2015
    softblondechick wrote: »
    All too small. Apparently fat women don't exercise.

    Yeah at size 10 now (16 before), I don't think I would dare try something on in Lulu.

  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    Maybe a correlation, but most of the fit women at my facility wear "cost effective" clothing and the unfit ones wear designer workout wear.

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  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Not into brand names, online ordering, or new workout gear. My stuff is cheap and has lasted me for years.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    edited February 2015
    I actually could fit into Lulu pants now, but I refuse to buy from the company.

    At this point, I have and use workout clothes more than any other type of clothing. I like Target C9 capris, for example, but they have limited colors/prints. Most of my Ts and tops are from Old Navy or the Mexican clothing store around the corner--plain and cheap. I will occasionally buy capris from Athleta or Title 9, but those last forever and cost $60+ dollars per pair. I get tired of wearing the same thing all the time.

    My interest in Fabletics would be in finding something fun and relatively cheap to make my workout wardrobe more interesting. No, I don't NEED a new workout outfit every month, but if I had one, I would put it to use.
  • LadyRN76
    LadyRN76 Posts: 4,275 Member
    edited February 2015
    I have a subscription....and skipping isn't that big of a pain; you log on at the first of the month, select skip and go on....I wear them for everything. I don't give a rats *kitten* who looks at what in the gym, I'm there for me and no one else... I've worn them for long mileage runs, half marathons, 10K's..and they're great. I will say their bras suck if you're a C...I couldn't imagine being bigger and wearing them.
    As for quality - they're like any other piece of clothing - take care of it and it will last.
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    Mine are mostly from Winners right now, and I don't have much that fits so I would be okay with getting 3 or 4 outfits, as I am working out 6 days a week. Target here has next to nothing and are in the process of pulling out of Canada, so not an option.

    My starter wardrobe was from Reitman's, spent around $100 for 6 shirts and 4 capris (on clearance, then an extra 50% off, less a coupon :D ) wasn't high style, but worked just fine, except now they won't stay up.
  • superexcellently
    superexcellently Posts: 25 Member
    I find them too expensive, it's £22 for the first outfit in the UK (which is $33) and then £50 plus after. I also would have liked to be told that's only if you sign up VIP before you check out that you get the first outfit cheaper. I can get a pair of leggings, top, sports bra and hoody for £50 from Forever 21, and yes it's not as good quality (but still pretty good, the hoody I bought is super soft) but it's fashionable and something I don't mind sweating in.
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